Katherine Jenkins OBE is one of Britain’s favourites crossover artists, and she makes a habit of singing to packed out venues around the world.

And Friday night at the Royal Concert Hall was no exception as her fans braved the freezing cold for the start of their festive fun.

Joining her on stage was The London Concert Orchestra, admirably led by Anthony Inglis, who began the evening with its wonderful version of Christmas Eve Polonaise, before Jenkins made her first appearance to rapturous applause.

Looking stunning - and showing her baby bump - she delivered opener Angels From the Realms Of Glory which was followed with an outstanding Walking In The Air.

The 'Christmas with Katherine Jenkins' tour came to Nottingham on Friday (December 15)

Her presence on stage was highly warm and welcoming as her endearing personality entertained this audience, and she was in total command for the likes of O Holy Night, Deck The Halls and Joy To The World as well as a simply awesome Silent Night.

The Orchestra was also given its time to shine with the likes of Petersburger Schlittenfahrte which also allowed Jenkins to change into a variety of impressive and exquisite dresses.

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And as is usual she showcased a special guest and this year it was Mark Vincent, an Australian Tenor who won Australia’s Got Talent in 2009.

He held his own with the likes of You Raise Me Up, a fabulous Amazing Grace and a spellbinding duet with Jenkins, Come What May.

There was audience participation as song sheets were handed out for choir like sing-along’s of Oh Come All Ye Faithful and Hark The Herald Angels Sing, and as the crowd poured out into a very cold Nottingham night following a beautiful Have Yourself A Very Merry Christmas, it had been a lovely way to spend an evening in the run-up to Christmas.